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vermeil

vermeil

9.9
Having a thin layer of gold on top of silver
  • adjective
  • /vərˈmeɪ/
  • Specialized
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  • The antique box was vermeil, giving it a rich golden appearance despite being made of silver.

Examples

  • Many royal artifacts are vermeil, combining the beauty of gold with the strength of silver.

  • She admired the vermeil frame that surrounded the old family portrait in the hallway.

  • The jewelry store offers beautiful vermeil pieces.

  • She wore a stunning vermeil bracelet.

  • The antique box was vermeil, giving it a rich golden appearance despite being made of silver.

  • She admired the vermeil frame that surrounded the old family portrait in the hallway.

  • Many royal artifacts are vermeil, showcasing the beauty of gold over durable silver.

Synonyms

golden
vsvermeil
199 1.2

Made of gold or covered with gold

is a gold layer on silver rather than solid gold
gilded
vsvermeil
7 6.3

Has a thin layer of gold or looks very rich

is specifically a gold layer applied over silver rather than any base
plated
vsvermeil
1 4.2

Covered with a thin layer of metal or arranged nicely on a plate for serving

is specifically a gold layer on silver rather than any metal coating

Antonyms

plain
50 2.5

Not attractive to look at

unadorned
6 5.1

Plain in appearance with no decoration

How Gilded

golden
199 1.2
vermeil
  • Specialized
9.9
silver
241 1.0

Surface Forms

vermeil positive

Etymology

Vermeil comes from French and is linked to vermilion, a bright red dye made from tiny insects. Because vermilion suggested a rich, shiny colour, vermeil came to mean 'covered with a thin layer of gold', so today it describes something that looks golden though it is really silver underneath.